Last-Minute Christmas Crafts: 20 DIY Ornaments and Other Quick Christmas Crafts for Kids

By: Emily Timmons, Editor, AllFreeKidsCrafts.com

Last-Minute Christmas Crafts: 20 DIY Ornaments and Other Quick Christmas Crafts for Kids

It happens every year: fall comes swiftly to a close, and without warning, Christmas is upon us. The stockings are hung, the presents are purchased, and you can feel the festivity in the air. But now that the Christmas countdown is quickly reaching zero days, you may not have enough time to scrounge up Christmas crafts for kids to make. Luckily, this collection of Last-Minute Christmas Crafts has you covered.

In this collection, you’ll find DIY Christmas ornaments, free Christmas printables, and other adorable and easy Christmas crafts to keep your little ones occupied while you prep for holiday festivities. Each one of these last-minute Christmas crafts can be made in minutes, so there's plenty of time for kids to finish all of their projects before Santa comes to town.

Last-Minute Christmas Crafts: 20 DIY Ornaments and Other Quick Christmas Crafts for Kids

DIY Christmas Ornaments

Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids

Homemade Christmas Cards

Free Christmas Printables

DIY Christmas Ornaments

Everyone goes crazy for Christmas ornaments around the holidays, so it's no wonder they're the most in-demand Christmas crafts for kids. No Christmas tree can ever have enough decorations, so these DIY Christmas ornaments are the perfect solution when you need a quick project for your crafty kiddos. Cute Christmas crafts for kids like these are always cherished, too, so you could easily gift these homemade Christmas ornaments if you still need a little something special for a relative on your list.

Discover even more adorable DIY Christmas ornaments in our free eBook, Christmas Crafts for Kids: 18 Homemade Christmas Ornaments!

Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids

The Christmas season might be winding down, but that doesn't mean the kids are any less excited for Santa to arrive. If you and your little ones have already made every project on your holiday to-do list, these kids' Christmas crafts will be the perfect fix. Each one of these Christmas crafts for kids is super simple to make, so you won't have to worry about rushing around to find supplies before the holiday arrives. In fact, you might already have the simple materials you need somewhere in the house.

Homemade Christmas Cards

Did you wait too long to send your Christmas cards this year? Don't worry; these crafty homemade Christmas cards will save the day. Kids can make any one of these adorable homemade cards in no time at all, which means you can pop them in the mail just in time for Christmas to arrive. Relatives and family friends alike will love receiving these adorable cards from your little elves, and they'll never be able to guess they were made in a matter of minutes.

Free Christmas Printables

There's no quicker way to craft with kids than to take advantage of free printables, which means these Christmas crafts for kids are by far the fastest way to craft for the holidays. Each one of these free Christmas printables provides an awesome way to keep kids entertained during the busy holiday season, whether it's a simple coloring project or a fun and festive game. The best thing about these free printables is that they won't cost a cent to make, so you can focus on finishing your holiday shopping instead of buying craft supplies.